Trusted by the Global RF Community
From independent consultants to leading research labs, AN-SOF provides the precision and accessibility required for high-quality antenna design.
Industry Presence & Global Reach
We are proud to be a trusted resource for organizations worldwide. View our Golden Engineering: AN-SOF Product Page ↗ to see the companies and industry leaders who integrate our simulation tools into their professional workflows.
Precision Benchmarking & Industry Standards
Benchmarking Accuracy: AN-SOF vs. The Gold Standard
“In my comparative analysis of antenna simulation tools, AN-SOF demonstrated exceptional accuracy when measured against the King-Middleton 2nd-order solution: the industry ‘gold standard’ for theoretical results. While NEC4.2 failed to converge and NEC5 exhibited wavelength offsets, AN-SOF achieved precise convergence reliably. I now use AN-SOF exclusively for my Yagi-Uda analysis and design. It is a superior tool for both professional and high-level amateur applications.”
— Ronald J. Stockton, N0RR, Antenna Engineer and Former Department Manager at Hughes Aircraft and Ball Telecommunications. Multi-patent holder specializing in advanced active aperture phased arrays.
View the full benchmarking data and numerical comparison against the King-Middleton ‘gold standard’ in our detailed study: Validating Dipole Antenna Simulations ↗
“I have used AN-SOF for years as my primary tool for antenna modeling. Unlike legacy NEC-based codes, AN-SOF offers superior numerical precision and a more robust feature set. For those comparing it to NEC4 or NEC5, AN-SOF provides significantly better value and greater capabilities. Additionally, the technical support is exceptional: delivered by expert engineers who are truly passionate about their craft.”
Note for Linux Users: “AN-SOF runs flawlessly on Linux (OpenSUSE via Crossover), allowing for a high-performance workflow without the need for a Windows partition.”
— Rick Kunath, K9AO, RF Engineer, Antenna Consulting & Education
“Pro-grade precision. I found that simulations are remarkably close to reality. AN-SOF is an excellent design tool and the technical support is first-class. I receive beta versions and new features as soon as they are available before official release since I am a Premier member and long-time customer.”
— Antonio Manco, RF Manager at TECNOALARM SRL
Field Validation & Professional Insights
“I use AN-SOF extensively for my column in Practical Wireless. Its superior graphics are essential for presenting complex data in a clear, professional format, but more importantly, the simulation accuracy is outstanding. When comparing AN-SOF’s SWR results to my real-world measurements for a dual-band vertical dipole, the correlation was excellent.”
— Keith Rawlings, G4MIU, Practical Wireless Magazine Columnist
Read the full study: Measured vs. Simulated Results for the 2m/70cm Vertical Dipole ↗
“AN-SOF is an impressive simulation tool. The documentation is so thorough and comprehensive that I had the User Guide printed as a book to serve as a permanent reference for my technical questions. I especially appreciate the opportunity to evaluate new versions before their public release: a privilege that I value highly. It is clear that a significant amount of professional effort has gone into making this a top-tier product for the antenna community.”
— Henry Poelman, PG0DX, 19DX348, Owner of CB Antennas